On Monday, when the moon covered the sun at the first full moon, millions of Americans stared in wonder through telescopes, cameras and disposable protective glasses --
The thunderous solaro eclipse swept the United StatesS.
From the coast to the coast for nearly a century.
9-said: "This is really, really, really great . "year-
Old Cami Smith watches the sun in a gravel lane near her grandfather's home on Beverly Beach, Oregon.
The temperature dropped, the birds were quiet, and the crickets chirped and screamed. as the dark line ran all over the continent, the Americans cried at a glance.
In Boise, Idaho, people applauded and the street lights lit up briefly during the day, while in Nashville, Tennessee, people cranked their necks in the sun and beat back long-necked beer at the Honky Tonk bar in Nudie.
It is expected to be the most observed and photographed "yellow road" in history, and many Americans have placed the main viewing points on blankets and lawn chairs to watch, especially on the overall path, when the sun is completely obscured, the deep shadow line produced, in addition to the thin halo known as the corona.
The shadow corridor is 60 to 70 miles wide, ashore in Oregon, and then begins to travel diagonally along the center to South Carolina, where the darkness lasts only about two to three minutes.
Other parts of North America, as well as the top of Central and South America, are considered partial foods.
"People, the show is just beginning!
What a beautiful day!
"People" director of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Jim Todd told thousands of people at a Amphitheater in Salem, Oregon that as the moon rises
Bite bigger in the sun.
Starting from the overall path, there are 0. 2 billion people in a day, and towns and parks are crowded.
The clear sky beckons on most of the routes, giving a sigh of relief to those who fear the clouds will spoil this time --in-a-Moments of lifeNASA report 4.
4 million people watched its TV coverage during the solar eclipse, the biggest live event in space agency history.
Veteran eclipse said: "It's like anything you'll never see or do --"
San Diego Watchman Mike O'Reilly, who has installed cameras with hundreds of other amateur astronomers in Casper, Wyoming.
"It can be religious.
It makes you feel insignificant, just like you're just a stain on the whole thing plan.
Astronomers were dizzy with excitement.
The solar zodiac is considered one of the most spectacular scenes in the universe.
NASA solar physicist Alex Young said that the last time Earth people had such a connection with the sky was the first time humans flew to the moon on Apollo 8 on 1968.
The first famous picture of the rise of the Earth comes from this mission, and like this eclipse, it shows us that "we are part of something bigger ".
"Half an hour before totality, NASA's acting administrator, Robert Lightford, saw the moon's" first Sun bite "from a plane flying over the Oregon coast ", and announced it was "just an incredible view.
"I'm going to compete with this person for a window seat," said Lightford, referring to an official at NASA.
Jim Green, NASA's director of planetary science, a usually talkative person who manages a "Oh, wow!
When totality arrived at Idaho Falls in Idaho, he shouted, "there's Venus! There's Venus!
"NASA and other scientists want to learn more about the composition and activities of the sun, their telescopes from the ground and orbit, the International Space Station, aircraft and many high
The balloon sent back live video.
Citizen scientists also plan to monitor the behavior of animals and plants when the day becomes dusk.
Thousands of people flocked to Nashville Zoo to observe the animal's reaction.
The Earth, the moon and the sun are perfectly arranged every one to three years, briefly turning the day into night and becoming a small part of the Earth.
But these sites are usually not on human soil, such as the vast Pacific Ocean and the poles of the Earth.
This is the first "yellow road" in the social media era to cross such a densely populated area ".
The Moon did not throw so many shadows at the United States. S.
Since 1918, on the last Coast of the countryto-
Full shore food. In fact, the U. S.
Since 1979, the mainland has not seen the Total Solar Ecliptic. Even so, only five states in the northwest have experienced complete darkness.
Scientists say the yellow road will run 2,600 miles into 14 states near Lincoln, Oregon, at 1: 16. m.
EDT, move over Casper, Wyoming
Carbondale, Illinois;
Nashville, Tennessee, then left Charleston, South Carolina, at 2: 47. m. EDT.
Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois lined up to watch the longest darkness: 2 minutes 44 seconds.
Amateur photographer Joe Ross travels south from the Chicago area to altopas, Illinois, capturing his first total solar energy on his 62 th birthday.
He said that the stars are arranged for him, which is the Kodak moment I cherish and experience.
"Kinknesley drove from ronock, Virginia for the night, arrived at madisenville, Tennessee before dawn, and found a parking spot in Kefauver Park, at sunrise, dozens of people claimed benches and tents here.
He said he could have stayed at Roanoke's house and watched a 90% party, but it was like "go to a rock concert and you're standing in the parking lot ".
"Scientists warn people not to observe the sun without protection unless it is covered by 100%.
To avoid eye damage, people are warned to use solar glasses or small-hole projectors that can project "yellow-channel" images into the box.
The next total solar energy "yellow road" in the United States"S.
It will be 2024. The next coast-to-
The first coast is due in 2045.